Account Executive, Education (Remote)

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Drive strategic growth initiatives within the Education vertical by cultivating relationships with key decision-makers at universities and education institutions.

Forbes Advisor is seeking an Account Executive who thrives in a collaborative, goal-oriented environment. Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this individual will work within the Education vertical, helping drive strategic growth initiatives.

They will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with key decision-makers selling lead generation solutions to universities and education institutions in related categories.

Our ideal candidate is skilled in consultative selling, experienced in progressing deals involving multiple stakeholders, and has a successful track record of closing and managing large accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Director of Business Development in achieving revenue and growth targets
  • Researching new categories and owning the pipeline for onboarding partners, working closely with AEs on outreach strategy
  • Building relationships and setting up partnerships for long term success, aligned to profitability and quality targets
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all post-sale client management
  • Coordinate with internal teams to project manage all elements required for campaign execution

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of proven sales experience, preferably in lead generation
  • Comfortable selling to enterprise companies, C-level stakeholders and handling the full sales cycle
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a consultative sales environment.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage stress well, and juggle multiple priorities at once
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about driving business success

Forbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Forbes Advisor is a digital media and technology platform designed to empower consumers with expert-driven insights and advice across personal finance, health, and daily life decisions. By combining data analytics and industry expertise, we provide accessible guidance that helps people make informed choices with confidence. Our comprehensive coverage spans various domains including banking, investing, and insurance, ensuring readers navigate their financial landscapes effectively.

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